Sidewinder precision2 windows7 setting

[Rock_28]

can you tell me if sidewinder2 joystick works on windows7. With games Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000 and Microprose GP500

Thankyou

 

[WR2]

Hello Rock_28;

Which Sidewinder2 do you own?
SideWinder Precision Pro 2.0 or SideWinder Force Feedback 2?
Precision Pro 2.0 is Win7 compatible while Force Feedback 2 is not.

 

[WR2]

Windows 7 Compatibility Center: Hardware: Microsoft Sidewinder 2

 

[WR2]

Ok, it looks like some people with the USB version of SideWinder Force Feedback 2 are getting the joystick to work.
But looks like the Gameport version is No-Go without a Gameport to USB Adapter.

How to install Microsoft Sidewinder Joystick on a Windows 7 Computer?

There are some more suggestions here.
MicroSoft Answers: Microsoft SideWinder Joystick 2 Game Controller

 

[Rock_28]

Hello Rock_28;

Which Sidewinder2 do you own?
SideWinder Precision Pro 2.0 or SideWinder Force Feedback 2?
Precision Pro 2.0 is Win7 compatible while Force Feedback 2 is not.

Hi WR2
Thanks for the info. Mine is a sidewinder precision2, but still, I cannot get it to work,
Had no trouble with xp, only with windows7.

 

[WR2]

Check through those MicroSoft Answers.
I saw several different answers on how to get it running.